NFL Week 13 injuries: News on Keenan Allen, Jayden Reed, more،
While many had high hopes for a good game between the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, no one was featured in the highest-scoring primetime game of 2023 or just the fifth game in history of the NFL without a punt.
Dak Prescott passed for 299 yards and three touchdowns to help the Cowboys win 41-35.
Prime-time games had averaged 40.1 points this season as of early evening. The over/under had reached the under in 76% of prime-time games this season before Thursday, which was the highest rate this century.
The Cowboys extended their home winning streak to 14 games. After back-to-back games on Thursday, Dallas won’t play again until an NFC East rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on December 10. The only team to beat the Cowboys in the last seven games was the Eagles, 28-23 in Philadelphia. November 5.
The Eagles (10-1) have a huge game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers (8-3) at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia expects the return of right tackle Lane Johnson, who missed last week’s win against the Buffalo Bills with a groin issue. The Eagles won’t have tight end Dallas Goedert (broken forearm), but he showed signs this week that returning in time for the Dallas game isn’t out of the question.
Elsewhere, some receivers critical to their teams’ success could be hampered by various injuries but appear likely to take a chance, including Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen, Cincinnati Bengals veteran Tee Higgins and Packers upstart Green Bay Jayden Reed.
Here are more injury updates from our NFL Nation reporters as we head into Sunday’s games:
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Injury: Thigh
Allen missed two days of practice this week, but returned Friday. He hasn’t missed a game this season and leads the NFL in receptions with 97. He’s officially listed as questionable, but the veteran gave every indication after Friday’s session that he would play Sunday against the Patriots. New England.
-Kris Rhim
Injury: Chest
It wasn’t looking good for Reed most of the week. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but coach Matt LaFleur said if Reed returns Friday, he has a chance to play. Reed did practice on Friday and was listed as questionable. He was first injured two weeks ago, when he suffered a hard blow to his midsection, but he has played since and managed to stay productive. Although the Packers haven’t established a true WR1, Reed has been as productive as anyone on their roster this season.
–Rob Demovsky
Injury: hamstrings
Higgins was limited during Thursday’s practice, but said the plan was for him to play Monday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He said he wants to be 100 percent healthy before returning to help the team potentially reclaim a playoff spot despite losing quarterback Joe Burrow for the season. Higgins has missed the last three games.
– Well baby
Injury: hamstrings
Hall is listed as questionable, but he practiced fully Friday and is expected to play. Substitutes Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Israel Abanikanda (illness) are also questionable, although Cook “should be fine,” according to coach Robert Saleh.
— Rich Cimini
Injury: Elder
Cox is listed as questionable even though he hasn’t practiced all week. Even if he suits up, expect the bulk of the work to fall on young defensive tackles Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. The Eagles will be more vulnerable up the middle with linebacker Zach Cunningham (hamstring) sidelined.
-Tim McManus
Injury: Neck; elder; foot; ankle/foot
Godwin aggravated a neck injury Thursday, and according to coach Todd Bowles, he “will be a game-time decision” for Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. If he can’t go, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins and David Moore will replace him.
David and Dean will both miss their second consecutive game. To make matters worse at linebacker, White has been ruled out and SirVocea Dennis, David’s replacement, has fallen ill and is having doubts.
–Jenna Laine
Injury: Elder
The Chiefs listed McKinnon as questionable for Sunday night’s game in their final injury report for the week, but coach Andy Reid said McKinnon would be available to play. McKinnon is the Chiefs’ third-ranked back and fourth on the team in touchdowns with three.
–Adam Teicher
Injury: Concussion
One of the few bright spots in the team’s disappointing season, Douglas (36 catches, 410 yards) was ruled out for Sunday’s game. The Patriots don’t have a player with a similar skill set to turn to, but practice squad WR/QB Malik Cunningham is expected to be added to the game-day roster and could perhaps try to fill part of the void.
–Mike Reiss
Injury: Concussion
Burks returned to the field for the first time since Oct. 31, two days before suffering a concussion in the Titans’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Burks had a good week at work. Vrabel added that he was pleasantly surprised by Burks’ ability to resume meetings. Burks has not been ruled out, but he still needs to get final clearance from the concussion protocol. Having Burks in the lineup opposite DeAndre Hopkins would add another vertical threat in the passing game. Burks’ 15.3 yards per catch is second only to Chris Moore (23.3 yards) among Titans wide receivers.
-Turron Davenport
Injury: Ankle
Hollins practiced on a limited basis twice this week and is questionable Sunday against the New York Jets. Hollins, in addition to being Atlanta’s No. 2 receiver, is a key special teams player and powerful run blocker. If he can’t play, consider seeing more of wide receiver Van Jefferson and going all-out Cordarrelle Patterson on the outside.
-Michael Rothstein
Injury: Elbow
Forbes, Washington’s first-round pick in April, will be out for a second straight game with a left elbow injury. But Commanders coach Ron Rivera said they have him equipped with a double and he expects Forbes to return this season. Rivera said if they didn’t have next week off, Forbes would probably play.
-John Keim
Injury: hamstrings
Schultz shared snaps with Brevin Jordan last week against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to his injury. He hasn’t trained all week and won’t play on Sunday.
— DJ Bien-Aimé
Injury: Hand
Anzalone hasn’t practiced all week and is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game at New Orleans. The veteran linebacker is Detroit’s leading tackler with 87 and is one of the most consistent players on defense. Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard will be looking for guys like Jack Campbell and Malcolm Rodriguez to step up.
— Eric Woodyard
Injury: Concussion ; thigh; ankle
The Saints are already shorthanded with Michael Thomas on IR, and they will lose at least two starters after Shaheed was injured last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Olave is officially questionable as he is in concussion protocol, but he practiced all week and fully participated on Friday. The final step for Olave is to be cleared by an independent neurologist.
Jordan has only missed one game due to injury in his career – when he fractured an orbital bone last season. The Saints say they will give him every opportunity to play in his 204th career game and will make a game-time decision against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
-Katherine Terrell
Injury: hamstrings
Fitzpatrick, who has missed the last four games, is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. He told reporters Friday that he would play and felt “good.”
-Brooke Prior
Injury: hamstrings
Campbell participated in practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday and there are hopes he will be able to play against Cincinnati, especially with the expected return of Bengals WR Tee Higgins. Second-year player Montaric Brown has been up and down in Campbell’s absence and the Jaguars don’t want to rush Campbell’s return, but he’s a much better matchup against Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase.
-Michael DiRocco
Injury: Elder; hip
Jeudy did not practice Wednesday, but practiced Thursday and Friday. On Thursday he was officially listed as limited and on Friday he reported feeling good after practice. Broncos coach Sean Payton said “he had a good practice.” Jeudy is expected to play against the Houston Texans unless he has an issue after his work on the field this week before the team leaves after practice on Saturday.
Lutz, who was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November, was on the injury report all week but participated in practice every day. Ben Kotwica, special teams coordinator, said, “I haven’t seen anything … that would make me worry about him missing a football game.
–Jeff Legwold
Injury: Concussion
Thompson-Robinson remains in the concussion protocol, meaning Joe Flacco, 38, will be the fourth quarterback to start a game for the Browns this season. This has only happened twice in franchise history (2008 and 1988). Flacco signed with the Browns last month. His most recent touchdown pass came at Cleveland in Week 2 of last season.
–Jake Trotter
Injury: hamstrings
Horn was listed as questionable for Sunday, so there’s a chance he could play. There appears to be a better chance he won’t be activated to the 53-man roster until Monday, when his 21-day window since being activated from IR closes. Horn brings a shutdown corner to the mix that will have a huge impact on what the Bucs and quarterback Baker Mayfield can do if he plays.
-David Newton
